Question about Windows 7 + XP...

[FR4NOx]

Hey everyone,

I have a couple questions about Windows 7 and XP...

First question: Can I copy Windows XP to another hard drive to store (not use) while reformatting the original drive, then put the XP files back on it?

Hardware: I have an old Dell XPS Gen 2 with Windows XP Home SP2 32-bit on a corrupted 200GB IDE hard drive.

What I want to do: I want to copy all data from the drive to another drive to store it, but not use it on that drive, and reformat the original drive, then put all of the XP files back onto the drive and use that drive as usual.

Will it work fine? I don't think I have the XP reinstallation disc from when the computer was purchased 8 years ago, and I'm not looking forward to having to buy XP off of eBay.

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Second Question: Am I able to transfer an OEM Windows 7 install to an SSD from the hard drive it's installed on?

Or would I need to see if I can get a 7 reinstallation disc from Acer/emachines?

Thanks,

I can add more information if needed.